"Kenneth" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 28 Dec 2004 15:58:11 -0600, Ned Gatewood
> > wrote:
>
>>Please settle a dispute between my wife and me. I am unable to find the
>>answer in FAQ's. When taking a starter from the frig to feed and there
>>is a sizable quantity of black liquid on top, should this be disposed
>>of, or incorporated into the starter? And what is this black liquid?
>>Thanks!
>>Ned
>
> Hi Ned,
>
> You should avoid this situation by feeding the starter more
> frequently. The hooch is an indication of "starvation."
>
> All the best,
>
> --
> Kenneth
>
> If you email... Please remove the "SPAMLESS."

Really?! According to my "notes" the starter should be fed 2 TBL flour & 2
TBL water every 8 days. Since my calendar won't remind me every 8 days I
feed it every 7 days! But hooch appears before that. So I should maybe
feed it daily? Every other day? My starter is already at least 4 cups.
There won't be room to store all of it if it is fed daily. I'm baking maybe
every 3rd week. Two loaves meaning 2 C starter for the sponge.

Advice welcomed! I'm still new at this and got that information either from
this ng or from a web site somewhere. Probably the latter.

--
Kathy
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